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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.32, 1,664.78 and 943.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.32, 1,664.78 and 943.88 is: 1,302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.32 : 1,664.78 = 943.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.32/1,664.78 = 943.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.32x = 1,664.78 × 943.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.32x = 1,571,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,339.50/1,206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.59

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